Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TAFT, v. To pull a fishing-line up and down over the wale of a boat to keep the bait in motion and attract fish (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [tɑft]
[Orig. obscure. Poss. extended vbl. use of taft, Thaft, q.v.]
